BY DAN GITRO As we celebrate our nation’s 246th birthday on Monday, Americans are divided more than at any other time in modern history. One thing we can’t lose sight
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Shelva Grace McSwain Russ, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday July 3, 2022. She was born on January 17, 1938, in Gastonia, N.C., to the late Elsie Black
Clarence Burke, 82, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence Houchins and Rachel Burke. Mr. Burke served
Jerry Wayne Owens, beloved Husband, Dad and Papaw, passed away at the age of 79 on July 2, 2022, after a courageous battle from a stroke. Those left to cherish
Eric “Popz” Overcash of Statesville, N.C., entered the gates of Heaven on two wheels on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born April 7, 1964, in Davie County, N.C., to
BY KARISSA MILLER It was one the best days of summer for many Third Creek Elementary students attending the summer COMPASS enrichment program. All students, many of whom have never
The Rev. Charles “Chuck” Taylor White passed away June 30, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., with his wife Judy by his bedside. Chuck was
Theodore “Ted” Henry Olesen, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born on October 20,
Carolyn Ann Benge Broyhill, 80, of Mocksville, N.C., passed Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born March 3, 1942, to the late Clyde Deed Benge and Florence Anderson Benge. In
Heberto Joaquin Morron, 62, of Stony Point, N.C., passed Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born October 25, 1959, in Remolino, Magdalena, Colombia, to the late Tomas Morron Vargas and
Paula Angeline Rushing, 49, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Born on August 11, 1972, in Iredell County, she was the
Christinia Jean “Chrissy” Ledford, 24, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Chrissy left this world a hero by donating her organs so that others
Festival, music, food trucks and fireworks follow Saturday night at the Iredell County Fairgrounds BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The 17th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman marched down Highway 21
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunity. We recruit, hire, train and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is doubling down on at-home testing — establishing Community Access Points in all counties to
Special to Iredell Free News The First Presbyterian Church in Statesville is happy to assist local ministries in caring for God’s people and sharing the love of Christ with our
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Statesville man surrendered to police on Friday evening and “looks forward to having his day in court,” according to
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently honored several Iredell County Crosby Scholars who are recipients of a 2022 Mitchell-Crosby Scholarship. Honorees are: ♦ Ava Akdamar, Lake Norman
Mr. Edward James, 61, was born on March 27, 1961, and was the son of Thomas A. James and the late Jacolia “Jackie” Hall James. He departed this life on
Larry Levis Garner, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., entered the gates of heaven on June 29, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1944, in Robbins, N.C., to the late Levis
Awanda Louise Davis, 80, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born on January 3, 1942, in Concord, N.C., to the late Walter and Mildred
Antonio Luis Matias Lé, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born to the late Joāo Jorge Lé and
Jessie Ralph Mash, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home. Ralph was born September 12, 1939, in Ashe County, N.C., to the late Herman
Calvin Andrew Bennett, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 10 a.m. in his home after battling declining health for many years. He was preceded
Jeffrey Michael McHargue Jr., 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his home. Born on October 19, 1971, in Iredell County, N.C., he was
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are searching for a man wanted on charges related to an early morning shooting on Fifth Street. The Statesville Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Fifth Street around 4:12 a.m.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library launched its annual Summer Reading in June, offering free programs for all ages that spark curiosity, creativity and instill a lifelong love
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Branch NAACP officials released a statement this week criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to reverse Roe V. Wade, a 1973 ruling that protected women’s
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA is providing a safe, nurturing place where homeless students can have fun and receive academic support this support. The effort to launch a
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Thursday voted not to recognize the Green Party as an official political party in North Carolina, citing
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the latest deaths on Wednesday afternoon. A total of 480
Jerry Lynn Huffine, 79, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was born in Washington County, Tenn., on June 4, 1943, to
Wanda Gail “Tuffy” Gatton Tulbert was born in Iredell County on June 10, 1945, to Easter and Tom Gatton who predeceased her. She married the love of her life, Kenny